August 3 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

1778 Premiere

Teatro alla Scala in Milan was inaugurated with the world premiere of Antonio Salieri's "Europa riconosciuta", composed for the opening of the new opera house.

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1829 Premiere

Gioachino Rossini's final opera, "Guillaume Tell", received its world premiere at the Paris Opéra.

Guillaume Tell

Gioachino Rossini

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2002 Premiere

The world premiere of Kaija Saariaho's opera "Adriana Mater" was announced during the Salzburg Festival production period, with major portions of the work completed for festival preparation.

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Births & deaths

1884 Born

Composer Louis Gruenberg was born in Brest-Litovsk. He later wrote the Metropolitan Opera commission "The Emperor Jones".

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1939 Died

Death of Danish composer August Enna, known primarily for his operas, including *Agleia*.

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1959 Born

English baritone Simon Keenlyside, internationally acclaimed for performances at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera and other major houses, was born in London.

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